He beat three-time French Open champion Spaniard Rafael Nadal 7-6 (7), 4-6, 7-6 (3), 2-6, 6-2 for his 54th straight victory on the grass court.
After Federer finally overcame Rafael Nadal in the five-set epic July 8 to win his fifth consecutive championship at the All England Club and 11th Grand Slam title overall, he tied Bjorn Borg on both counts. Source: Philly & Chinadaily
